"Expert Consensus: Why Lifting Weights Before Cardio Maximizes Health Benefits"
The debate on whether to do cardio before or after weights depends on individual fitness goals and preferences. Experts suggest that if strength and muscle mass are priorities, weights should come first to utilize higher energy levels for better performance. Conversely, if the goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness or calorie burn, cardio might be more beneficial to start with. For those with limited time, a circuit format alternating between cardio and weights can be effective. It's also recommended to separate cardio and weight training days to avoid overtraining and allow for muscle recovery. The "sweet spot" for combining both could be three weight training sessions and two cardio sessions on different days.